Top 5 highest run scorers in Women’s T20 World Cup history

New Delhi: The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will begin in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Thursday, October 3. The 10-team showpiece event will continue till October 20, offering 17 days of excitement. Defending champions Australia have been the most successful team in the event and will be looking to continue the same momentum in the ninth edition of the league.

Australia have won the crown six times in eight editions, with England and the West Indies the only other two teams to have lifted the title. Meanwhile, India, who got off to a good start with wins in the warm-up matches, will want to keep the momentum going in the tournament and aim to clinch the coveted title. With just two days left for the start, let’s take a look at the top run-scorers in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup.

Highest run scorers in Women’s T20 World Cup

Suzy Bates

One of New Zealand’s iconic players, Suzy Bates has topped the highest runs chart in the history of Women’s T20 World Cup. An aggressive and consistent batsman, Bates has so far scored 1066 runs in the history of the showpiece event.

Meg Lanning

Former Australian captain and one of the most prolific batsmen, Lanning is number two in the batting charts. Known for her elegant stroke play, the Aussie scored 992 runs with a top score of 126. She contributed immensely to Australia’s dominance in the showpiece event.

Alyssa Healy

Another dominant Australian batsman, Alyssa Healy, is the third highest run-scorer in Women’s T20 World Cup history. The Aussie wicketkeeper-batsman has scored 941 runs in 36 innings played so far in the showpiece event. After Lanning, she is another key player for the Aussies.

Stephanie Taylor

West Indies star player Stephanie Taylor is fourth in the elite list with 926 runs in T20 World Cup history. Known for her skills and hard-hitting abilities, Taylor hopes to increase her rank in the upcoming ninth edition of the tournament.

Charlotte Edwards

One of the most successful England captains, Charlotte Edwards is fifth in the T20 WC batting charts. She scored 768 runs in her kitty, with a highest score of 80 and an average of 36.57.